as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Towel folding, also known as towel origami, is a creative, relaxing experience for children.—
Melissa Grzybowski,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Nets, who dropped their sixth straight Thursday to fall to 15-43, are searching for answers as the season winds down.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s the highest year-over-year inflation rate for that category in more than two years (when goods were winding down from the pandemic-era inflationary burst).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Do nothing, chill out, eat some pasta.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finding ways to chill out can really help.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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